A Gentle & Dignified Farewell
At Radiant Heart, we provide two distinct cremation methods, on-site at our facility in Bellingham, WA, ensuring that your pet never leaves our care. Every pet is assigned a unique steel ID tag that remains with them throughout the process, guaranteeing that the cremated remains you receive are those of your pet.
Our Recommended, Eco-Friendly Choice
Since 2018, we have proudly offered eco-friendly water cremation, and it has become the preferred choice for over 85% of the families we serve. This gentle process, also known as aquamation, uses warm water and a natural alkali solution to accelerate the natural breakdown process. It is a quiet, peaceful method that is significantly kinder to our environment.
Eco-Friendly:
Produces zero harmful greenhouse gas emissions and uses a fraction of the energy of flame cremation.
A Gentle Process:
Uses a gentle flow of water rather than fire.
Accommodates All Sizes:
Suitable for pets from 0 to 300 lbs.
More Cremains Returned:
This process allows for the return of approximately 20% more cremated remains.
Traditional Flame , Cremation
Flame cremation is the method most people are familiar with. It is a process that uses natural gas and heat to reduce a pet’s body to cremated remains. We perform this service with the same level of dignity and care as we do with eco-friendly water cremation
A Traditional Method:
The traditional and widely known cremation process.
For Smaller Pets:
Suitable for pets from 0 to 100 lbs.
Additional Fee Notice:
Due to significant increases in natural gas costs, there is an additional $29 fee for choosing flame cremation. We are transparent about this fee to cover the higher operational cost compared to water cremation.
Which Process is Right
For Your Pet?
Feature
How it Works
Processing Time
Environmental Impact
Pet Weight
Cremains Returned
Additional Fees
Water Cremation (Recommended)
A gentle process using warm water and alkali.
Typical turn-around time is 7-10 days
No emissions, low energy use.
0 - 300 lbs.
Returns ~20% more cremains, which are white and uniform.
None (unless a hooved pet).
Flame Cremation
A process using natural gas & flame.
Typical turn-around time is 5-7 days and same-day or next-day service is available for an extra fee.
Generates CO₂, uses significant natural gas.
0 - 100 lbs.
Cremains can be a mix of grey colors and textures.
$29 Fee.
Special Considerations &
Cremation For Hooved Pets
We are equipped to provide after-care for hooved family members like sheep, goats, pigs, and miniature horses
This service is available via water cremation only for animals from 0-300 lbs.
Due to the specialized handling required, there is an additional fee of $159 for all hooved pets.
Our Simple,
Transparent Pricing
Our cremation service pricing is based on the weight of your pet. We believe in being completely transparent, with no hidden fees. Unlike most pet cremation services, we post all of our fees on line. You may review them by clicking the button below
Service & Pricing
